Winter is well and truly here, and there are plenty of ways to lean into the seasonal spirit in Sydney this weekend – with festivals, music pop-ups and magical winter markets all listed below.
First up, we'd suggest kicking off this weeknd at Archie Party 2025 – a wine-fuelled celebration of music, food and art at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Want to warm up? These are the best pubs with fireplaces in the city, these are Sydney’s best Sunday roasts, and these are the best day spas and bathhouses if you’re keen to get steamy.
There’s also a heap of excellent exhibitions live at our city’s galleries – our top picks include the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prize exhibition, the first solo museum exhibition by Kamilaroi artist Warraba Weatherall, the incredible Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and a futuristic new exhibition at Artspace.
If you want some air this weekend, our round-ups of the best day hikes close to Sydndey and the best places to camp close to the city should help. And if you’re keen to stock up on fresh produce to fuel you for the weekend, check out our round-up of Sydney’s best markets – you’ll have way more fun than you would at the supermarket.